During the match between the teams "Coventry City" and "Luton Town" in the framework of the English Football League Championship, an incident occurred that led to the suspension of the game. During the match, a plane - a light aircraft without an engine - was flying over the stadium.
The incident occurred during the game "Coventry City" - "Luton Town". The club's technical staff drew attention to the fact that a plane was flying above the field. The referee halted the match to avoid risks for the spectators and players. The officials sent both teams to the dressing room and invited all those present at the stadium to leave their seats. About 15 minutes later, club staff managed to contact the pilot of the plane and convince him to vacate the airspace above the stadium.
After the plane flew away, the match was resumed. Representatives of "Coventry City" stated that similar situations do not pose a specific risk and can lead to serious consequences, therefore it is important to take preventive measures.